Now I am reading Just Listen (again) and I have realized a common phrase throughout Dessen's novels:
"Come on".                                                                                                                            
It seems this is said in every book- I have realized that this simple phrase marks a signifigant change
in the main character's life; Sophie and Owen say it in Just Listen- each marking a huge change in 
Annabel's life- good or bad. Then also in Dreamland said by Rodgerson- marking the life altering changes
in Catlin's life. Another is in That Summer- when Sumner says it to Haven, which leads to her thoughts
about that summer, leading to her revelation. Also said in Keeping the Moon which is said by both Isabel
and Norman- Norman's marking the start of her summer in Colby which changes her life; Isabel's marks 
Colie's change in self esteem and her life also. In Lock and Key I believe both Jamie and Nate say it- also
her sister I believe. I have to read The Truth About Forever again and then I will read This Lullaby and     
Someone Like You. I will keep looking for the similarities other than the appearence of characters strung 
together in the novels.                                                                                                                   
 I have to keep reading the story- so much escapes me from two years ago!                                        
Until Later~                                                                                                                                     
Hantah @};-